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Presented is a political survey of the country of Poland for the year 2009. It is noted that significant changes were made to cabinet posts following charges of political corruption leveled at the government. A number of other events and developments are discussed including the fact that Poland was the only member state of the European Union that enjoyed positive economic growth during 2009, the brief term in office of Andrzej Czuma as minister of justice, and undue government influence on legislation regulating the gambling industry.

The article looks at the government of Poland in 2004. Several national political issues are discussed, including Poland's accession to the European Union, the resignation of Prime Minister Leszek Miller, and his replacement by Marek Belka. The trial of film producer Lew Rywin, who was found guilty of fraud, is discussed. The actions of various political parties are reviewed, including the Sojusz Lewicy Demokratycznej, the Civic Platform, and the Freedom Union. Changes made to the electoral process of the European Parliament are also mentioned.

Presents information on politics in Poland as of December 2004. Referendum on the membership of Poland in the European Union; Changes in the cabinet in 2003; Failure of the government's domestic policies; Ejection of the Polish Peasant Party (PSL) from the ruling coalition and dismissal of two PSL ministers; Scandals involving the Democratic Left Alliance (SLD) leaders.

Presents an overview of political issues in Poland in 2002. Acceptance of Poland as member of the European Union; Replacement of ministers Andrzej Celinski of Culture and Barbara Piwnik of Justice; Bribery scandal published by the "Gazeta Wyborcza" involving Wanda Rapaczynska, president of the company Agora, Adam Michnik, editor-in-chief of "Gazeta," and film producer Lew Rywin.